novelraw Chapter 292: Robbery!
Chapter 292: Robbery!
"Qi, you haven't really become someone's plaything, have you?"
Burry said softly once more, a bold idea sprouting in his mind. Thinking carefully, even under the Dimensional Tide, the rate of Chen Qi's spiritual energy field growth was abnormal.
But if he had become this powerful through being nurtured by the Flower Witch, everything would make sense.
Burry leaned against the wall, clenching his fists tightly.
Chen Qi slightly raised his head:
"No, Burry, you guessed wrong. I haven't been threatened by the Flower Witch."
"Is that so? Were you willing then? To become a plaything..."
A flash of confusion appeared in Burry's eyes.
"I was the one who took the initiative in this matter."
Chen Qi walked over and patted his shoulder.You took the initiative... Burry froze for a moment, then suddenly took a step forward. With the sound of clicking gears turning, a fierce straight punch shot out like a bullet.
Bullet Fist!
This was Burry's proud technique, its greatest characteristic being the almost non-existent wind-up before execution.
Thud!
Chen Qi extended his right hand, easily blocking the straight punch:
"Burry, calm down. We won't do anything to you."
Burry said angrily:
"Fists rule supreme! You don't really think I'm an ordinary mechanic, do you? If you want me to submit, first let's see if you have the qualifications! The only thing that can conquer me is fists!"
"If you have what it takes, then beat me down!"
Burry grinned, steam billowing from his mouth.
These two probably didn't realize yet that they were facing not just a genius from the Steam Hand Workshop, but an ultra-powerful mechanic from one of the Four Ice Demon Pirate crews!
When the gears start turning, his speed will be lightning fast, his power as heavy as a tank!
Come on, let's fight!
Five seconds later, Burry's head was embedded in the steel-reinforced iron wall, bright red blood dripping down the surface.
"I've never heard such a strange request before..."
Chen Qi flexed his hand muscles.
"......"
Burry remained silent for a moment, then quietly pulled his bloodied head out of the steel-reinforced wall.
He had imagined his defeat.
But that would have been at the hands of the Flower Witch. Now, he had actually been defeated by the Flower Witch's vanguard.
Not long ago, Chen Qi was just a second-tier Transcendent under An's command... Burry spat out a front tooth, looking at the two with terror.
Chen Qi explained:
"Relax, Burry. We have no hostile intentions. I've met your vice-captain Jin Li, and also your captain Palu. What we want is just some cooperation."
Burry wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, still looking somewhat unconvinced:
"I disguised myself so well—could you really tell I'm from the Ice Demon Pirates just from my demeanor?"
It's pretty easy to recognize, don't make fun of Ice Demon Pirate members... Chen Qi said:
"Yes, your demeanor clearly shows you're an expert from the Ice Demon Pirates!"
This dragonkin-loving idiot is from the Ice Demon Pirates? Fen struggled to conceal her impulse to question.
In her impression, the Ice Demon Pirates were the most mysterious elite pirate crew in the Witch Sea. Under the manipulation of their mastermind Palu, they moved without a trace, their crew members like ghosts secretly observing everything about the witches.
"Is that so?"
Burry said with some pride, wiping the blood from his mouth:
"Can you prove that you've met our vice-captain and Captain Palu?"
Chen Qi described Palu and Jin Li's appearances and details to him.
After listening, Burry gradually calmed down. Although their captain Palu had always been friendly toward witches, as a crew member, he had never actually met one.
Through newspaper portrayals, witches had always been depicted as cold, ruthless, cruel, and mysterious beings. The Flower Witch in particular was described as a monster who toyed with the Black Hunter and enjoyed using people as fertilizer.
The more dangerous the enemy, the more important it was not to reveal one's weakness.
That's why he wanted to gain some negotiation leverage through combat.
Now that the fight was over, Burry clearly realized that the gap in their strength was slightly different from what he had imagined.
Burry mustered his courage and said:
"I apologize for my recklessness. As compensation, all your orders today will be half price!"
"Oh?"
Chen Qi smiled.
Burry continued:
"To integrate the deep blue fire into the lantern, you need to apply new materials to the wick and use special fire core fusion techniques. Plus the labor cost, half price would be one hundred thousand Shell Coins."
As he spoke, Burry took the Daylight Lantern and the deep blue fire, ready to begin forging.
"By the way, I don't have cash on me."
Chen Qi pulled out an energy lamp blueprint from his Backpack Card.
This was a reward he obtained from the Illusion Beast instance, but he had never found a good buyer for it.
Chen Qi thought about it—since he had already revealed his identity to Burry, he might as well give this blueprint to him.
I wonder how much this Sea Lantern blueprint is worth?
"However, I do have something. Burry, take a look at how much it's worth?"
Burry took the blueprint, his displeasure transforming into joy.
It's actually an energy lamp blueprint!
Under normal circumstances, a new energy lamp blueprint would sell for at most five million Shell Coins.
But under the Smiling Moon, such energy lamp blueprints are quite valuable! And compared to other energy lamps, the Sea Lantern energy lamp still holds significant advantages!
"Thirty million Shell Coins, maybe even forty million—it depends on what lamp manufacturers are willing to pay."
Burry said excitedly.
A guaranteed thirty million Shell Coins—quite valuable indeed... Chen Qi smiled:
"Then let's use this to settle the debt. By the way, what's the best lantern you have here? Get one for my friend too."
Fen still didn't have a good waterproof lantern.
Burry said methodically:
"The five hundred thousand Shell Coin Dragonfire Lamp. Don't worry, Qi, once I sell this blueprint, I'll give you the money."
Burry took out the Dragonfire Lamp, thought for a moment, then handed it to Chen Qi.
Chen Qi then passed the Dragonfire Lamp to Fen.
Fen took the lantern, holding it in her arms, her hood twitching slightly.
After handling these matters, Burry placed the Daylight Lantern on the workbench and began working seriously.
Two hours later, the Daylight Lantern upgrade was complete.
Chen Qi took the lantern.
[Daylight Lantern. Ember
Affinity: Lamp
Strong Light: This lantern's brightness intensity and illumination range increased by 30%, damage against light-fearing creatures increased by 50%.
Sturdy: After reinforcement, this lantern gained enhanced defense and waterproof functions. Even if stepped on by a giant beast, it won't break easily.
Ember's Glow: This lantern's light gains additional effects. Under its illumination, inspiration increases by 20%, continuous spiritual energy recovery is obtained, defensive skills are enhanced, and special 'Light and Fire Affinity' is acquired.
Light and Fire Affinity: Your resistance to light-based skills increases, and your fire-based skill power increases by 30%.]
"Burry, excellent work."
Chen Qi praised him. With this equipment upgrade, his combat power had significantly improved.
Next was to have Burry upgrade the Ghost Ship and further enhance the ship's disguise.
As he spoke, Chen Qi walked toward the ship workshop's main door.
However, the next second, he couldn't help but sense a spiritual energy presence.
Outside the dock, a large number of Transcendent spiritual energy signatures had suddenly appeared.
"What's happening?"
Fen asked curiously.
Chen Qi said softly:
"How should I put it? We've been surrounded by the Dragon Tamer King's people."
Quite a few have come... Chen Qi's Deep Sea perception could still function to some extent even on the ship.
He could feel the flying dragons' feet lightly skimming across the sea.
"The Dragon Tamer King's troops! You've got to be kidding!"
Burry stepped forward, hurriedly locking the main door securely, and contacted their Ice Demon Pirate crew:
"Have the Blackfin Crew pirates gone mad? They dare attack Haibao Number One?"
You have to understand—Haibao Number One is the base for numerous adventurers. They're not the navy but neutral adventurers.
Haibao Number One is a mobile dock established by Seal Logistics, jointly created by the White Tower Federation and Beiguo.
Offending Haibao Number One also means offending the White Tower Federation!
"Do they really dare..."
Fear flashed in Burry's eyes.
Yet the next moment, he heard the war song from the sky! And those roaring dragon cries!
Dense flocks of flying dragons pierced through the clouds like a dark gray curtain pressing down from the sky.
As they descended, a dragon tamer shouted loudly:
"Whether sea or land, whether earthquake or tsunami! We soar high on wings!"
This was the flying dragon troops' war song, only chanted when the Dragon Tamer King's forces launched annihilation campaigns:
"Our flying dragons bring thunderstorms, charging toward the vortex's center! The sound of our beating wings offers praise to the Sea Goddess!
When thunder rumbles, we shall forge our golden treasure vault with enemy blood!"
Boom———
Accompanied by a tremendous thunderclap, fifty flying dragons struck down from the sky like thunderbolts. The two-hundred-meter-long mobile dock Haibao Number One shook violently.
Suddenly, dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled!
All ships at Haibao Number One felt as if caught in a massive tsunami.
In an instant, panicked voices erupted throughout Haibao Number One!
What a bunch of madmen... Burry shook his head. Once targeted by pirates, the consequences were unimaginable.
The Blackfin Crew's robberies were the most ferocious among all pirates—they not only plundered wealth but also captured people!
They actually dared to launch so many operations consecutively!
The Blackfin Crew's attack on the naval base wasn't an accident but a comprehensive, crazy lightning operation!
"It's the Dragon Tamer King's flying dragon troops. Each of them rides an adult flying thunder dragon—this is the Blackfin Crew's regular forces. Our best option is to wait for an opportunity to escape!"
Deep Sea perception.
Chen Qi's senses connected with the sea, feeling the strength composition of these flying dragon pirates.
Fifty second-tier Transcendents, fifteen third-tier Transcendents. Only one had a relatively strong spiritual energy field...
But considering they had flying thunder dragons, their actual strength should be much greater than what I'm sensing.
Oh, and there's one right in front of us... Chen Qi opened his eyes, using his hand to block the dust.
Boom!
A tall pirate wearing dragon scale armor kicked the door open with a powerful stomp, scanning everyone present with a look one might give a dog.
Above his mouth were two extremely prominent ivory tusks. This person was one of the Dragon Tamer King's beloved generals, Tusk Dragon.
A rare heart affinity... Chen Qi vaguely remembered this person.
Despite his rough berserker appearance, this guy was a rare heart affinity professional summoner, and one who had studied forbidden magic. If you couldn't kill him with one strike, he'd be extremely troublesome.
"Who's the mechanic here! Hand over your compensation!"
"Compensation? Why?"
Chen Qi asked curiously.
Although the Blackfin Crew was arrogant and overbearing, considering the reputation of islanders under their rule, they typically needed a reason before attacking large neutral organizations that weren't hostile.
Tusk Dragon couldn't help but touch his swollen face:
"Several days ago, our boss's carefully raised son, the little Black Thunder Dragon, died at the hands of unknown thugs. According to our investigation, it was you people at Haibao Number One who killed the Black Thunder Dragon!
Therefore, as the murderers, every one of you at Haibao Number One must provide compensation!"
Fen frowned, quietly taking out her staff:
"What evidence do you have?"
Tusk Dragon laughed heartily:
"Evidence? My word is evidence!"
"You..."
Burry gritted his teeth, but he didn't dare say more. Right now, the best approach was to stabilize the opponent and wait for reinforcements.
Chen Qi scanned the area, looking behind Tusk Dragon—all second-tier Transcendents:
"Great Pirate Tusk Dragon, I've heard of your pirate reputation. We do have quite a few good things here. Tusk Dragon, would you like to see?"
Tusk Dragon glanced around the workshop. As he expected, it was full of luxurious mechanical workshops.
He laughed loudly at Chen Qi:
"Sensible! You all wait outside for me!"
As he spoke, Tusk Dragon closed the door, rubbing his hands together gleefully, ready to enjoy everything alone.
Thud!
You actually dare to close the door... The next instant, blue flames erupted from the boots on Chen Qi's feet. Using Hound's Pace, he rushed to Tusk Dragon's front.
He swung a fierce tiger-like Dark Flame Fist, landing solidly on Tusk Dragon's grinning face!
Boom!
For a summoner, he actually dared to get this close to me.
"You dare..."
Tusk Dragon withstood the blow. He hadn't anticipated this sudden punch and instinctively ran toward the door.
Chen Qi extended his sturdy right hand, forcefully pressing it against the fleeing Tusk Dragon's head. Then his five fingers hooked, using powerful grip strength to seize Tusk Dragon's head. Following with a left leg kick to the knee, he smoothly knocked Tusk Dragon to the ground.
"Save me..."
However, this cry for help never made it out. Chen Qi stomped fiercely on Tusk Dragon's head.
Suddenly, amidst Tusk Dragon's agonized screams, the steel floor shattered, actually creating a bright red crater under the force.
Burry was completely stunned. Without knowing the enemy's strength, Chen Qi had actually taken the initiative to attack.
Burry quickly turned his head, preparing to see Chen Qi's master the Flower Witch's reaction.
Yet he was surprised to find that she too stood frozen in place, somewhat at a loss.
Qi, you're too reckless. The other party is after all a cadre under the Dragon Tamer King's command, and there are still many pirates outside preparing to rob Pirate Number One. And we haven't even figured out their strength yet... Fen pinched Water Spirit No. 2's little face.
"You can scream louder!"
Chen Qi's right foot applied pressure again, with a cracking sound pressing Tusk Dragon's head another ten centimeters deeper.
This is too arrogant! Too reckless!
But I like it... Small flowers of excitement and surprise sprouted on Fen's head.
This guy isn't afraid of us... Tusk Dragon was extremely angry, but to preserve his life, he with difficulty lifted his hand and handed a special contract card to him.
Not bad at all. Without showing any emotion, he leaned down and continued asking:
"Among your flying dragon troops, besides you, who else has big money? Who else has good items?"
Burry stood dumbfounded, looking at Fen again.
Fen pinched Water Spirit No. 2 again, glanced at the window, heard the flying dragons' raging dragon roars and the adventurers' panicked fleeing sounds, then looked down at Chen Qi's foot.
Could it be that the three of us are actually the ones doing the robbing?